Re: Getting good body in coffee press brews

On 11/3/2024 1:15 PM, Mr X wrote:
> I brew coffee in a coffee press from ground whole beans. It has a good flavor
> but I'm not able to get a good body. What gives?
> 
> Also, does anybody filter their coffee press coffee? Can you use machine
> filters for that?

I use a moderately good mill, grind as coarse as possible and then sift 
using a fine mesh strainer and bowl. About half the coffee goes through 
the strainer. I keep that part for making single cup pour over coffee 
when I'm too lazy to do what I describe here.

What stays in the strainer is uniformly large pieces and doesn't cause 
junk in the cup. I put it in an insulated stainless steel 1.5 l press 
and add almost boiling water to the half way mark. I stir that for a bit 
to get every bit of coffee wet and then add the rest of the water.

"Alexa, give me a timer for 4 minutes." Press. Serve.

Works for me.